Learn how to spot the constellation Virgo in the night sky. The three largest constellations are gracing the evening skies. Hydra, the sea serpent; Virgo, the maiden; and Ursa Major, the big bear are ...

Stargazing apps are brilliant for spotting constellations in the night sky, looking at the planets, identifying stars and learning about astrology. Whether you're a beginner or a stargazing pro, these ...

With a new season comes a new sky. The passing of the autumn equinox means that the days are beginning to shorten and weather is becoming colder for people in the Northern Hemisphere, but that isn't ...

With winter now underway and the Geminid meteor shower over, it is a great time to explore the wonders of the constellation Orion as it appears high in the southeastern sky around 8 p.m. Arizona time.

There is so much to look for in the dazzling night sky that it can sometimes be hard to tell what you're seeing. If you are trying to spot a certain constellation, such as Capricornus, which is ...

With the bright moon out of the late evening sky early this week, stargazers will be treated to views of the "celestial strongman" in the night sky: the constellation of Hercules. To spot the ...

All 88 internationally recognised constellations have European origins. But First Nations astronomy tells older, beautiful ...

Recently, we had a "psychic fair" in my hometown, and out of curiosity, my wife and I decided to see what it was all about. We were astonished to find lines of people, all willing to shell out their ...

Virgo the Virgin is the second largest constellation in the night skies, but it’s also one of the faintest. Its only bright star is Spica. The rest of Virgo’s stars are barely visible to the naked eye ...

November night skies are action-filled this year! The full moon is on Nov. 8. It’s arguably best known as the “Beaver Moon,” It’s also known as the Frosty Moon and the Dark Moon, among others. The ...

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